Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, The, Business School Edition (5th Edition) (What's New in Economics)
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Chapter 11, Problem 5LO
To determine

The reasons for separating banking from other financial services through legislation.

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According to the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, commercial banks were allowed to sell new issues of government securities. However, they were not allowed to underwrite or deal in corporate securities. The banks were also prohibited from engaging in brokerage, real estate or insurance activities. On the other hand, it prevented financial service companies like insurance companies, investment banks, etc. to engage in activities of the commercial banks.

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